Looking for kids dance classes in Bay Shore, NY? There are 3 studios in town offering ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, acro/tumbling, and lyrical. Kellie's Dance Studio currently leads local ratings at 5★, with Lumiere Ballet close behind at 4.7★.
Of the 3 studios in Bay Shore, 1 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity. 2 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 2 of Bay Shore's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
Before enrolling in Bay Shore, ask studios the unglamorous questions: what's the full cost with costumes and recital fees, how large are classes, what happens if your child wants to switch styles mid-year, and can you watch or trial a class first. Studios that answer these easily tend to be the well-run ones.
2052 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706
★ 5 (7 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
200 W Main St 3rd Floor, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical
Studios in Bay Shore currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, acro/tumbling, and lyrical. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 3 kids dance studios in Bay Shore, including Kellie's Dance Studio (5★) and Lumiere Ballet (4.7★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Kellie's Dance Studio leads at 5★, followed by Lumiere Ballet at 4.7★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 2 Bay Shore studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — One studio in Bay Shore runs recreational programs designed for kids with no dance experience. Look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
If a studio is missing or information needs to be updated, contact KidsDanceMap with the studio name, city, website, class styles, and age groups served.